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Determining Effectiveness of Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Mitigation Projects

项目名称：	Determining Effectiveness of Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Mitigation Projects
摘要：	The objective of this research is to estimate passage rates or relative use of crossing structures for large mammals and identify other wildlife species using crossings at constructed and planned wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation projects for a 2 � 3 year period. In instances where fencing will be constructed during the study we will compare use of crossing structures over time to evaluate the effectiveness of the fencing. Specific research objectives are: � Compare wildlife passage rates or relative use of crossings with studies done in other western states. � Identify infrastructure shortcomings or other factors that contribute to low passage rates or low relative use rates. � Collate and review wildlife-vehicle collision and carcass collection data to determine the effectiveness of constructed projects in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions, or at least document baseline wildlife-vehicle collision rates for planned projects. � Create a guide for designing effective wildlife crossings and for improving existing drainage structures for mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), elk (Cervus elaphus), black bear (Ursus americanus) and Mountain lion (Puma concolor). Cameras were mounted at multiple crossing locations at highway sites across New Mexico to identify passage rates by animal species. Additionally, carcass and crash data are being collected and analyzed to estimate impact of mitigation interventions on traffic crashes. Finally, at one location, driver responses to radar triggered signs is being monitored and evaluated.
状态：	Active
资金：	$569,016.77
资助组织：	Federal Highway Administration
管理组织：	New Mexico Department of Transportation Research Bureau
项目负责人：	Hadwiger, David
执行机构：	Arizona Game and Fish Department
主要研究人员：	Gagnon, Jeff
开始时间：	20161101
预计完成日期：	20251031
实际结束时间：	0